The chance Meeting(1107)

The Chance meeting © Tony Fallon110717

It was on Main Street that we chanced to meet

As you asked me for complicated directions

I said it wasn’t far if you were driving a car

If walking you’d have to take it in sections

You’d go north for a mile then east for awhile

Until you came to the self-service gas station

There’s an Indian man who wears a turban

You could ask him for more information

After you’d inquired I’m sure you’d be tired

From lugging those two big heavy suitcases

Most would agree you should have a cup of tea

And rest for a while before taking more paces

I’m sure that by now you’d be wishing how

You had not taken a bus or cab from Coxackie

I’m assuming you don’t know and it is a show

There are no cabs in this town which is tacky

While I was talking you said you were walking

So I thought this situation needs some correction

Then I thought of a plan sure I had a van

That was in for its annual inspection

I said would you demur or think me a cur

If I offered you absolutely free transportation

I’ll put the cases in the boot and shorten your route

And take you to your destination

You said if it was clearer and you were much nearer

You’d never accept a ride from a perfect stranger

I must have sounded like a jerk I said I’m not perfect

That must have only heightened the worry of danger

No harm was intended and you weren’t offended

And even good stories like this have an ending

The ride there was subdued I never was rude

Our first date next Tuesday is pending